Hey guys. My RX-V750 has video upconversion and plays EVERYTHING perfectly through the components. I've got DVD player in through components, set-top box in through S-video and VCR in through composite and everything out to the TV through components. Video quality from all three boxes are stable, flicker-free and shiny as hell.
Tony's right, Tim. If it's hooked up all proper-like, and you're still not getting picture from your Tivo, then the receiver doesn't have video upconversion. It's a pain in the neck, but hey, it's an old model, don't ask too much from it. Don't bother with any video going into the receiver; route it all to the TV -- that's the only thing you can do.
Tony, I highly suspect that maybe there's a problem with your particuar
2500. I haven't heard of anyone having the problem you're describing with their 2500s. I mean, if my 750 does it fine, then the 2500 had better do it just as fine or even better! Take it back to your dealer and ask him to give it a try. If it's still under warranty, they should either fix it pronto or give you another 2500 in exchange.Good luck to the both of you, and let us know how it works out.
cheers, vij